Jordbaseret

Jordbaseret is an adjective used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something that is based on or relies on soil. The term is formed from jord, meaning soil or earth, and baseret (Danish) or basert (Norwegian), meaning based. In practical use, jordbaseret denotes cultivation, processes, or systems that involve the natural or amended soil as the growth medium or foundational material.

In agricultural and horticultural contexts, jordbaseret typically refers to soil-based cultivation as opposed to soilless methods such as hydroponics or aeroponics. Common phrases include jordbaseret landbrug and jordbaseret dyrkning, indicating that crops are grown in soil rather than in inert substrates. The concept is also used in environmental science and land management to emphasize soil health, structure, and ecosystem services as essential components of farming systems.

The term contrasts with hydroponic or other soilless approaches, where nutrient delivery and root support occur without traditional soil. While jordbaseret is widely used in Danish discourse, Norwegian Bokmål uses a closely related form, jordbasert, with similar meanings. The expression is generally found in practical farming discussions, gardening literature, and policy debates about sustainable land use.

See also: soil-based agriculture, hydroponics, soil health, sustainable farming.